How many years of college is needed for a graphic arts degree?

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A bachelor's degree in most areas can require between 120 to 128 college credits particular to a specific program of study. This would be based on a college or university that operates on a regular two semester academic year which is the most common. For institutions that operate on a tri-semester or quarter-semester it would be quite different. That being said, the Bachelor's degree - in most cases - is designed as a four year program of study, provided the student is full-time and follows their chosen program of study as prescribed by the college or university, and also provided the individual does not require prerequisite or developmental coursework as a result of basic skills testing. The minimum credit load for a full-time student is no less than 12 credits per semester. However, to complete the degree within the four years, a credit load of approximately 15 to 18 credits is recommended. For individuals who work or who have other responsibilities that would prohibit them from attending full-time, completion of the degree may take twice as long. Still, some of this time can be cut down by attending summer sessions and/or interim sessions. In addition, the bachelors and associate degrees are referred to as undergraduate degrees while the masters and doctorate degrees referred to as graduate degrees.

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If you pursue an associate degree in graphic arts, you can complete it in two years. However, a bachelor's degree can take up to four years to finish. You can choose the level of your degree depending on how much time you're willing to spend on it. An associate degree will qualify you for entry-level graphic design jobs from where you can rise up the ranks. According to a report I read by the Department of Labor, the average annual earnings of an entry-level graphic designer were $35,000 in 2008. My cousin has recently enrolled in the graphic design degree program at California College San Diego. Check it out and see if it suits your requirements.